Instructions

In a large skillet on medium-high heat, cook the bacon until it is crisp. Remove the bacon from the fat in the pan with tongs and set it aside on paper towels to cool and drain.

Meanwhile, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onions to the bacon fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.

Allow the onions and bacon to cool completely. Crumble the bacon.

In a medium bowl, combine the bacon, caramelized onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, tabasco, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and chives. Stir until well combined. Season to taste with the salt.

Garnish with additional chives, if desired.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups of dip

Optional Add Ins

You can add different ingredients to change the flavors of the dip.

Replace the sour cream with ranch dressing and the chives with chopped green onions.

Add 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese.

Add chopped tomatoes.

Add a teaspoon of Sriracha sauce for a spicy dip.

Dippers

Of course, if you're making dip you'll want good things to dip into it. Some ideas include: